Goodness of basil leaves

Basil leaves have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since ages. For example basil flavored tea is quite common in south east Asian countries.
There are verities of basil found across the world. In India we find Black and green basil. Basil is considered holy in Hindu religion. In Indian Ayurveda basil has been termed as miracle plant and it has been used as medicine for treating many disease. Some of the major medicinal usages of basil are as below:

Planting basil in home keeps the insects like snake, Scorpio, housefly and mosquitoes away.